Wordplay
“Discover a world that thinks inside the box”
From the masters who create the mind-bending diversions to the tense competition at the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament, Patrick Creadon's documentary reveals a fascinating look at a decidedly addictive pastime. Creadon captures New York Times editor Will Shortz at work, talks to celebrity solvers -- including Bill Clinton and Ken Burns -- and presents an intimate look at the national tournament and its competitors.
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Cast
15 people
Will Shortz
Self
Known for
Crossword Mysteries: Proposing Murder
Merl Reagle
Self
Bill Clinton
Self
Also in
Endgame in Ireland
Kursk: 10 Days That Shaped Putin
Jon Stewart
Self
Known for
Big Daddy
The Faculty
Tyler Hinman
Self
Trip Payne
Self
Al Sanders
Self
Ellen Ripstein
Self
Jon Delfin
Self
Marc Romano
Self
Also in
The 9th Circle
Mike Mussina
Self
Bob Dole
Self
Also in
The American President
Suddenly Susan
Patrick Creadon Director · Christine O'Malley Writer Douglas Blush Editor
Worldwide gross $3.1M · Budget $100K · United States release June 26, 2006
Box office
Budget
$100,000
Worldwide gross
$3,121,270
Gross vs. budget
31.2×
Production
O'Malley Creadon Productions
Production
The Weinstein Company
Production
IFC Films
Production
United States
Produced in
Languages
Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English
Release dates
United States · June 26, 2006
Theatrical
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